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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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